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We are delighted to have contributed an article to Natural Health magazine’s February  issue, to promote the FHT, our members and the therapies they practice. In the article, we look at the health benefits of Jasmine, a plant said to have originated in Egypt and known to be used by cultures for personal adornment and religious…

As a member of the FHT, your Winter issue of International Therapist will be arriving soon! Your magazine will come in a biodegradable wrapper, so please read the carry sheet enclosed for advice on how to dispose of the wrapper appropriately. In this issue, you will find: A special feature on alcohol and how to support…

FHT members can win a pair of tickets to The Mindful Living and The Sleep Show! To be in with a chance to win, simply answer the question below and send it to lsheill@fht.org.uk by the 20 January. Q: How many hours of sleep is the average adult advised to get per night? 12-14 hours…

Speaking live on BBC Radio Leicester last week, 2019 FHT Sports Therapist of the Year Rebecca Ayres and her business partner Hannah Poulton explained Scar Therapy and the positive affect it can have on clients. Rebecca and Hannah their own scar recovery business called Reactiv8 Therapy where they use non-invasive treatments to help improve the…

FHT ambassador Vanessa Franklin was invited to talk to staff at the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity in November. The workshop was to share best practice, ideas and new protocols in the industry. Some of the topics included how to create a suitable treatment environment, as well as how to maintain hygiene standards and safe working…

Happiness is a feeling we all strive to achieve, whether it’s through embracing the small pleasures in life or focusing on a bigger goal. NHS programme director, Celia Gaze, found her happiness in one long necked animal with a tendency to spit. Celia was feeling particularly stressed at work and after being signed off with…

We are delighted to have contributed an article to Natural Health magazine’s January issue, to promote the FHT, our members and the therapies they practice. In the article, we look at the health benefits of Geranium, examining how ancient civilisations regarded the shrub as a powerful healer, using it to treat conditions such as diarrhoea, haemorrhoids…

A recent podcast, Dr Chatterjee speaks to endurance athlete and author John McAvoy about how he turned his life around with determination and willpower. Dr Rangan Chatterjee is a GP, TV presenter and best-selling author of The Stress Solution and Feel Better in 5, who kindly contributed an article to International Therapist (IT) magazine in…

Curcumin, a component in turmeric could be an effective drug for cancer therapy, according to a new study in the Nutrients journal. The evidence suggests that the component could help reduce the inflammatory pathways that play a role in cancer development. Researchers looked at 12,595 studies on Curcumin dating back to 1924 and found that…

Elle Bussey won Student Therapist of the Year at the 2019 FHT Excellence Awards on the 29 of November. Holistic therapy has been a big part of Elle’s upbringing, with her mother and grandfather both having had practiced in the field. Elle first began learning about herbs and essential oils but found that she was being increasingly drawn to…

The Leicester Mercury has featured a story about sports therapist, Rebecca Ayres, being named FHT Sports Therapist of the Year at the 2019 FHT Excellence Awards on the 29 November. Rebecca was recognised for her background in ScarWork, a form of massage which is said improve the health and feel of scars. Rebecca trained in…

Every month, Action for Happiness produces a calendar packed with daily actions we can take to increase our own happiness and that of others around us. This January, the charity’s ‘Happy New Year’ calendar focuses on daily activities to help you be happier yourself and bring happiness to others. When writing down your hopes and plans…